Tax breaks for the Scottish video games industry would help its growth, according to a trade organisation.

During a seminar at Westminster this week the Government promised to investigate tax breaks for developers as countries including Canada and France already operate relief. Dr Richard Wilson, CEO of industry body Tiga, said: "Tiga will continue to impress upon policy makers the need within the games industry for a more friendly tax environment and access to a greater supply of more suitably qualified graduates.

"Tiga, for its part, will strive to provide valuable industry data to enable developers to benchmark and improve upon their business activities.

"Developers face considerable challenges, but the achievement of these objectives will enhance the competitiveness of the UK games community."

While Scotland has big name game producers like Realtime Worlds, makers of Crackdown, above, and Grand Theft Auto house Rockstar, there are several more small companies working on cutting edge interactive gaming.

A number of universities are also heavily involved in the sector with events such as the Edinburgh Interactive Festival and Dare To Be Digital gaining worldwide appeal.